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Contractor limited company checklist for moving company address
Moving business address can be stressful for contractors, but an organised approach will make the legal side of it relatively hassle-free.
�specialist legal advisers or consultants, eg for IR35 Financial advisers (separate from accountants), p� �For most contractors who contract through a contracting limited company , their company address is the sa� �For most contractors who contract through a contracting limited company , their com�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 02 Apr 2009

6 tips for choosing an accountant for your limited company
Decided to use a limited company for your contracting? Then you'll need a specialist accountant. Here are 6 tips on how to find and choose one.
�which will specifically concern you, for example, IR35 and other “hot topics” relevant to your industry.� �Have you decided to start contracting using a limited company? Then you will need to ge�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 04 Oct 2017

Training expenses - what contractors can claim
Investment in training can pay real dividends for contractors in order to maintain and upgrade their skills. Although most relevant training costs can be claimed, some types of training are excluded by HMRC.
�so suggests that the contractor is working within IR35 . Large companies would normally invest in traini� �ills are in the best position to take the pick of contracts available. Contractors in some sectors, like engi� �uld mean the difference between winning that next contract, or not.�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Wed, 30 Jul 2008

Contracting via a limited company: Preparing to trade
Contracting via a limited company requires a bank account and registration with HMRC before trading can start, explains InTouch’s Clare Rickman.
�nk their current or future contract may be inside IR35 , because this will impact on how they manage the� �Contracting via a limited company is straightforward, but, sa� �Before a contractor can start work on their first contract and begin trading, the new company should: open a�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 25 Jul 2011

Contracting and claiming statutory sick pay (SSP) for limited company contractors
Contractors can claim statutory sick pay (SSP) from their limited company if taking time off due to illness, explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�s under PAYE.” This means that contractors inside IR35 , or who choose to pay themselves a salary above� �rly if there are long-term implications for their contracting business.”� �ing to the policy on sickness in their employment contract, or if the contract does not specify a notificati�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Should contractors use agents to find contracts?
Examines the financial issues and practicalities when deciding whether to use agents to find contracts or go it alone.
�gency mark up: 15% [They charge for £46 per hour] IR35 status: outside [although for this argument it ma� �much higher rate (if any) simply because you are contracting directly. Let’s assume a current contract with th� �hing like ‘I think I can get you more than that.’ Contracts which have no fixed margin agreement provide an o� �ns when trying to find work: Use agencies. Find a contract yourself. This article examines the financial con�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 20 Apr 2007

Contractor Doctor: I can’t pay my tax bill to HMRC – what are my options?
Contractors who have spent the money put by to pay their company’s tax liabilities may be facing liquidation, explains Mike Simister of Lines Henry.
�age of 15%, assuming they were previously outside IR35. This in turn may mean the contractor cannot affo� �start a new limited company and get on with their contracting career. ‘D reports’ on the conduct of contractor� �by, might have an extended period of time between contracts. With no income and the same outgoings, they choo� �much of the last 18 months on the bench without a contract. As a result, I was forced to use all my savings�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 01 Aug 2013

Contractor badges of trade: HMRC rules on being in business
Contractors who demonstrate badges of trade according to HMRC’s rules are in business on their own account, explains Emily Coltman of FreeAgent.
�business and it can also assist with determining IR35 status . “HMRC has nine ‘badges of trade’ that it� �dditional services that are related to their core contracting activities may also be carrying on a trade. Coltm�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 10 Jun 2015

What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
Limited liability partnerships (LLP) offer businesses many of the benefits of a general partnership with the limited liability of a limited company.
�ntermediary, the ‘Intermediaries Legislation’, or IR35, could apply. LLPs can be an ideal solution for s� �LLP can own assets, employ people and enter into contracts. Unlike a limited company, an LLP does not requir�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 21 Jan 2015

Contractor guide to calculating taxes payable on dividends
Explains how contractors can calculate tax payable on dividends received from their limited company updated for April 2016 after Dividend Tax changes.
�n limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 will generally find taking a dividend and minimal� �alary the most tax efficient method of extracting contracting earnings from their company. Dividend tax changes� �tract through their own limited company and whose contracts are outside IR35 will generally find taking a div� �Contractors who contract through their own limited company and whose contr�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 18 Aug 2016